Which line is Aljunied MRT?

East West line
Aljunied MRT station is an above-ground Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station on the East West line (EWL) in Geylang, Singapore.

Which part of Singapore is Aljunied?

Aljunied is a sub-urban area located in the central part of the city-state of Singapore. Named after Aljunied Road, it was formerly agricultural land which has since been heavily urbanised and presently comprises a variety of land uses….

How many MRT lines did Singapore have in 1990?

42 MRT
Public response was overwhelming, and just three weeks after the opening of the North South Line, the MRT recorded its first millionth ridership. The rest of the system opened in stages, including sectors of the East West Line, and all 42 MRT station were operational by July 1990, two years ahead of schedule.

Is Hougang in the North?

Hougang is a planning area and mature residential town located in the North-East Region of Singapore. The town is the most populous in the region, being home to 247,528 residents as of 2018.

When was Aljunied born?

22 February 1824, Singapore–d.

Does MRT have a driver?

Drivers now deployed on Singapore’s driverless MRT trains to improve reliability. SINGAPORE – In a case where humans are still superior to machines, Singapore’s driverless MRT lines are now being manned to raise reliability. NEL was the world’s first driverless heavy-rail system when it opened in 2003.

What was the first MRT line in Singapore?

North-South Line
The North-South Line, also known as the NSL or Red line, is Singapore’s oldest MRT line. We look at its history and its future. The North-South Line (NSL) or more commonly known as the red MRT line, is Singapore’s first and oldest MRT line.

Which company built Singapore MRT?

Land Transport Authority
The MRT Corporation, now Land Transport Authority, was established on 14 October 1983, taking over the roles and responsibilities of the former provisional Mass Rapid Transit Authority. On 6 August 1987, it set up SMRT Corporation. Construction began in various areas: October 1983: Yio Chu Kang – Outram Park (Phase I)

How Singapore is divided?

For administrative purposes, Singapore is divided into five districts and further divided into divisions governed by councils and headed by mayors. These subdivisions are incompatible with the regional subdivisions. The regions are fixed over time while the districts fluctuate with electoral redistricting.

Why is it called Hougang?

The name Hougang stems from the Hokkien and Teochew word Au-Kang, which refers to the ‘river end’, as Hougang is located upstream or at the back of Sungei Serangoon. It was once a large area of forested land, with pig-rearing farms.

Where is the Aljunied MRT station in Singapore?

Aljunied MRT station (EW9) is an above-ground Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station on the East West line in Geylang, Singapore.

Where is the Aljunied MRT station on the EWL?

Aljunied MRT Station (EW9) is an above-ground station along the East West Line (EWL). It sits within the Aljunied planning subzone, and is physically located along Aljunied Road, near the junction with Sims Avenue.

Which is the nearest MRT station to Geylang?

Aljunied MRT station (EW9) is an above-ground Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station on the East West line in Geylang, Singapore. Named after Aljunied Road, this station primarily serves Aljunied, one of the subzones that make up Geylang planning area. Aljunied station is the nearest MRT station to Geylang East Town Centre.

When was Joo Koon MRT station in Aljunied closed?

In 2018, Aljunied was the temporary terminus for train services from Joo Koon station during the early closures, late openings and full closures of the line, from 5 January to 4 February.